Red Kite – 10th April
This morning, during the RSPB walk, a Water Rail flew across the gap in front of the Causeway bench. A
Brambling – 8th April
This morning a Ringed Plover flew over the site towards the flooded fields by the Trent. A Raven was being
Red-crested Pochard – 7th April
This morning there were still around twenty Sand Martins and a Swallow by the railway bridge. A mixed flock of
Willow Warbler – 6th April
This morning a Little Ringed Plover was seen flying over the Slurry Lagoon dry end towards the ‘Eco-Park’. Thirty Sand
Little Ringed Plover – 31st March
This morning a steady stream of Sand Martins flew through the reserve, to the north, with a few Swallows. On
Common Scoter – 27th March
This evening a female Common Scoter was seen on the Large Gravel Pit and, in failing light, a possible female
Orange-tip – 24th March
This morning there were plenty of insects about, especially bees. An Orange-tip was seen on the Lower Path as well
Green Sandpiper – 17th March
This morning, during the Wildlife Walk, a Green Sandpiper was seen on the flooded field across the river. Two Sand
Treecreeper – 3rd March
This morning a Raven spent some time on the site and one of the pylons, whilst a Peregrine was on